1. Introduction To The Cell Flashcards
What is biology?
The scientific study of life.
What is life?
A system that is capable of carrying out the 7 processes of life (MRS GREN).
What is Microbiology?
The study of small life.
What is full meaning of DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
Greek dissemination of Microbiology?
Mikros - Small
Bios - Life
Logia - Study
What is Cell Biology?
The study of physiological properties of cells as well as their behaviours, interactions and their environment.
What is Cytology?
The microscopic study of cell structure and organisation.
What is Biochemistry?
The study of the chemical aspect of biological structures and their functions.
What is Genetics?
The scientific study of heredity and heredity variation.
What is heredity?
The transmission of traits from one generation to the next.
Three Principles of Cell Theory?
- Cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms.
- Every organism has at least one or more cells.
- New cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division.
Who are the two scientists who concluded cell theory?
Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Swann.
When was first cell theory concluded?
1838
